The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 10, 2023
By Sara Herschander Nonprofits are still struggling to recruit workers and are being hit with higher-than-normal prices, despite signs that inflation is easing and the labor market is cooling down.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 10, 2023
With the cost of postage increasing July 9 — for the second time this year, it is imperative that nonprofits find a way to save on their direct mail campaigns. Here are some tips on how to save.
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NonProfit Leadership Center
JULY 31, 2023
Dear funders: Nonprofits need your support to include human capital needs. At least, that’s what the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s most recent report confirmed. State of Nonprofits in 2023: What Funders Need to Know revealed the top concern among nonprofit executives is staff-related issues, including burnout, filling staff positions and retaining staff. 3 in 4 nonprofit leaders indicated difficulty filling staff positions in the past year. 1 in 4 nonprofit leaders saw more staff leave tha
Amy Eisenstein
JULY 20, 2023
We have a HOA, board that never responds to emails or enforces the community bylaws. One board member constantly battles the members to do something about issues and believes they don’t enforce the rules because some board members break those rules. So, now the BOARD has developed a lie about him harassing homeowners and receiving anonymous calls complaining about that BOARD member.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.
Ann Green
JULY 19, 2023
Recurring donors can provide valuable sustainable revenue for your nonprofit. Tap into the vast potential of a recurring giving program with these four tips. I’m a big fan of recurring giving. It’s a great way to both boost revenue and your retention rate. In this guest post, Philip Schmitz of CharityEngine lets you know how you can build your recurring giving program.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JULY 26, 2023
There are numerous legal hurdles to clear in the nonprofit formation process and beyond. No matter the age of your organization, compliance with legal requirements is critical to maintaining your 501(c)(3) status, avoiding legal penalties, and keeping the public’s trust. Whether you’re filing for tax-exempt recognition or recruiting volunteers for your next fundraiser, every phase of your nonprofit’s existence has guidelines that set boundaries for its operations.
Nonprofit Leadership Zone brings together the best content for advertising professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 6, 2023
Because charitable giving is on the decline, nonprofits are looking for ways to increase impact while decreasing costs. Here are four ways that a cloud-powered digital strategy can help nonprofits do more with less.
NonProfit Leadership Center
JULY 24, 2023
Do you know what sets good leaders apart from their peers? According to researchers at the University of Michigan , it’s having a learning mindset. Leaders focused on learning see value in learning new things, seek out new challenges, and view learning as key to growth and success ( Source ). This week, eight learning-focused leaders graduated with their Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of Tampa, all while balancing full-time work.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JULY 6, 2023
Another potential Twitter-killer has entered the ring, but this one already has some pretty big social media guns backing it. Threads is a new app from Meta that is already connected to your Instagram account. Should your nonprofit try Threads? Maybe… What Is Threads? According to Meta: And Instagram shared these takeaways : Threads is a new app, built by the Instagram team, for sharing text updates and joining public conversations.
Ann Green
JULY 26, 2023
Unfortunately, a lot of nonprofit communication is not that great. Something that can help is the 5 C’s. Keep these in mind when you’re writing a fundraising appeal, thank you letter, update, or any type of donor communication. Is it Clear? What is your intention? What message are you sending to your donors? Are you asking for a donation, thanking them, or sharing an update?
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio
The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JULY 17, 2023
Writing effective nonprofit thank you notes is equal parts art and science. You must rely on the data you’ve collected about your donors and personalize letters with specific donor information to add a genuine touch. This is especially true when it comes to writing memorial donation thank you letters. When someone passes away, their family members, friends, and acquaintances might be compelled to submit donations to your organization in their memory.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 10, 2023
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK George Soros’s Open Society Foundations is undergoing changes as his son, Alex, takes over the leadership. The organization employs about 800 staff members and maintains offices in more than 20 countries.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 7, 2023
The Supreme Court has killed the one thing that measurably helped diversify institutions: affirmative action. But because good intentions don’t work against unconscious preferences for in-groups, we need laws that ensure diversity and inclusion.
Joan Garry
JULY 12, 2023
Nonprofit talent management is a challenge. Here's how to attract, retain, and develop the best people to help your org achieve its mission. The post How To Attract Top Talent and Retain Top Performers appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JULY 25, 2023
Here are five quick reminders I think a bunch of you need to hear right now: You are not alone. Hundreds, if not thousands, of people working in nonprofit comms are struggling with the same issues. I promise. I talk to them daily, and it’s one of the reasons we decided to create a private community (it’s free; folks with the All-Access Pass get more).
Amy Eisenstein
JULY 19, 2023
Terrific article – I could not have read it at a better time (unfortunately). We have a 3 member board 2/3 is granddaughter-President; Grandmother-Treasurer and myself Secretary. This resulted due to becoming self-managed as a proposed management company (the majority) felt would be assessing a too high condo fee. The President & Treasurer (& her husband non board member) are allowing non-owners to remove landscaping without full board approval.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JULY 10, 2023
Written by: Michael Ash, Ma, CNP, PCM, PMP Reading Time: 5 minutes In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofit organizations face unprecedented challenges, from transitioning to remote work models to addressing economic hardships, new challenges in fundraising, and community struggles. As nonprofit professionals, we are on the frontline to help our communities meet their needs and face these challenges.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 31, 2023
By Drew Lindsay Christopher Pledger, eyevine, Redux Computer scientist Joy Buolamwini, who has led ground-breaking research illustrating gender and racial bias in artificial intelligence, founded the nonprofit Algorithmic Justice League. People of color — particularly Black women — are in the vanguard of the movement to safeguard Americans against discrimination and other hazards baked into artificial intelligence.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 5, 2023
As a nonprofit professional, you learn the importance of generating time, talent and treasure for the institution you represent. Here are some tips to cultivate and connect with engaged gift prospects.
Joan Garry
JULY 26, 2023
Nonprofit talent management is a challenge. Here's how to attract, retain, and develop the best people to help your org achieve its mission. The post Stop Pecking Me to Death! appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JULY 28, 2023
It’s the last Friday in August! Let’s cool off with the most helpful articles, posts, and tips for nonprofit marketers. This week we have X news (no, that’s not a typo, that’s the new Twitter), text for TikTok, help for ChatGPT prompts, and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Sooo Twitter’s rebrand to X has its website looking like a mess.
Ann Green
JULY 5, 2023
It’s summer! More people may be traveling this summer and I hope you’ll also get a chance to take a vacation (or a staycation). I can’t say we’re living in normal times. There’s a lot going on, including an uncertain economy. Fundraising numbers are down and who knows how year-end will go, but it’s important to stay strong and not pull back. This may be a quieter time for your nonprofit, but you don’t want to be too quiet and ignore your donors.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JULY 31, 2023
Identifying prospective donors is a crucial first step toward building a successful fundraising program. But with so many potential donors out there, how do you know where to focus your efforts? The answer lies in data. With data analysis tools and techniques, your nonprofit can approach prospect research strategically, allowing you to target the right people and build meaningful relationships with them over time.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 31, 2023
By Rasheeda Childress William Suarez Sandra Hawken, CEO of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, doesn’t want young fundraisers to go through the sexual harassment she did when she started out raising money. The codes also seek to reduce other problematic donor behavior, like pushing organizations to start programs that fall outside their mission and trying to get involved in day-to-day operations.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 3, 2023
To create your nonprofit’s website, you need clear goals to guide your content and design. Follow these best practices to set measurable website goals.
Bloomerang
JULY 6, 2023
Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Organizations that do have a strategic plan continually express the advantages that this type of preparation gives them.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JULY 27, 2023
Need some help coming up with ideas for your August social media updates, blog posts, or newsletter articles? We have you covered. These writing ideas for August come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Fill out the form below to get September’s prompts emailed to you next week. On the Calendar 08/06: Friendship Day. Give a big shout to friends and supporters of your cause or highlight staff, volunteer or client friendships. 8/09: Book Lover’s Day.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
JULY 5, 2023
By Kerstin Chyba , Katherine Tatarinov & Tina C. Ambos “Without innovation, we cannot meet the challenges of our time. […] We must learn not only new things, but how to learn. We need to share ideas, push boundaries and move faster. And we must harness the opportunities brought by digital technologies. Innovation across the United Nations system is essential for us to deliver at the scale and pace needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.”—UN Secret
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 6, 2023
Nonprofit Tech for Good launched in 2005 as a Myspace page and in the 18 years since we’ve been through multiple early adoption phases of new social media — first Facebook and Twitter and then on to LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr. The early days and weeks, and sometimes even months, are when your nonprofit is most likely to experience the fastest organic growth rate of new followers.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 31, 2023
By Maria Di Mento Plus, heiress Seema Boesky gave Wayne State University $20 million for neuroscience, and financier Leon Cooperman and his wife, Toby, gave more than $13 million to support housing and programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 3, 2023
Endaoment unveiled the Universal Impact Pool (UIP), a new type of fundraising vehicle for philanthropic giving in collaboration with the public goods asset allocation platform, Gitcoin.
Bloomerang
JULY 7, 2023
Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on the best words and phrases for successful fundraising appeals: Dear Charity Clairity, I’d like to spiff up my appeal writing.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JULY 13, 2023
Shame. Embarrassment. TERROR! These are just three of the frightening emotions that email marketers have experienced after sending a mass email with a mistake. Sometimes the mistake is harmless, like a small typo. Sometimes it’s a DOOZY, like misidentifying a donor, sending to the wrong list, or using inappropriate phrases as placeholder text (stupid headline here!).
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
JULY 11, 2023
How AI Makes Social Media Marketing Easier For Your Business AI has revolutionized social media marketing, making it easier and more effective for businesses to engage with their target audience. With billions of active users on platforms like Facebook, Instagram , Twitter, and LinkedIn , businesses have unparalleled opportunities to connect with their target audience.
Clairification
JULY 10, 2023
From time to time, I host guest posts from professionals with niche expertise. There are just some things others know a lot more about than do I, especially when it comes to technology. Today’s article is one of those, from someone who really understands the ins and outs of text messaging and fundraising. Here’s what he has to say. Nonprofits today face many challenges.
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